Scene: The Hall of the Knights, in the haunted castle. On walls a few old weapons, thick dust everywhere. Moonlight streams through round window high in wall r., striking picture. Curtain rises slowly while orchestra plays "I Dreamed I Dwelt in Marble Halls." Wind moans through grated windows, rats squeal and cross moonlight on floor; light flickers on tower wall.
(Enter Jarvis from door l. with lantern unlit—turns and calls cautiously.)
Jarvis. Come on in, Rusty. (Enter Rusty with lighted lantern.) They've been in this room. Do you smell that, Rusty? (Cross r.)
Rusty. (l.c.) Marse Warren, I'm so scared I can't smell nothin'.
Jarvis. The room's full of it—somebody's been carrying a smoky lantern. (Dull thud off left.)
Rusty. Good God Almighty, what's that? (Jarvis crosses r.c. over table, lights lantern and then stands looking around room.) I want to go home! (Put lantern down c.)
Jarvis. (Looking about) We've been in this room before.
Rusty. Is this where that poundin' came from? (Cross c. to Jarvis.)
Jarvis. I reckon that pounding and the smoky lanterns went together. (Rusty sees armor on stairs; backs into Jarvis and sinks to knees; head on floor.)
